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Costumes and actors and plays, oh my! Reverb offers engaging theater for you and everyone you know in Reading.
Check out this theater's restaurant, where you can stay for lunch or grab your meal to go.
With its kid-friendly vibe, this theater is a great spot for families.
Don't be alone on gameday; come have a great drink and great fun.
Come order a flavorful feast at Reverb, and sit outside if it's nice!
For those who love to shake it, hit the theater dance floor and show off some of your best moves.
Those in a rush are better off dining here during the week, as the theater draws a crowd during the weekend.
Drivers can park on the street or a nearby lot near Reverb.

A well-known Cajun restaurant in North East, Pickled Herring Pub is the perfect location for fabulous pub food and good seafood. It's a local favorite for guests that want great food.
If you just feel like stopping by for a drink, the restaurant has helpful bar staff (and a good selection behind the bar).
A highly-regarded option in North East, chances are you won't walk away from Pickled Herring Pub disappointed.

Hershey Theatre
The Hershey Theatre, conceived in 1933 by noted philanthropist and chocolatier Milton S. Hershey, stands as an opulent tribute to the performing arts. Taking architectural cues from Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, the foyer’s towering arches gleam with golden paint and crystal chandeliers. The blue-and-gold mosaic that leads to the main seating area is the masterwork of two German artists who spent two years on its construction. Once inside the theater, audiences might think they’ve stepped onto the streets of Venice thanks to the atmospheric ceiling, stonework facades, and gondoliers paddling them to their seats.
####Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Music has permeated the 800 manicured acres where the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has stood since 1969, when farmer Max Yasgur agreed to let love, peace, and harmony grow wild at the very first Woodstock festival. These days, the renowned outdoor venue and cultural center continues to attract the biggest acts in music to its pavilion stage. The open-air design ensures ample ventilation on the natural sloping lawn, and a roof protects up to 15,000 fans from inclement weather and the prying eyes of Cessna pilots.

Hershey Theatre, conceived in 1933 by noted philanthropist and chocolatier Milton S. Hershey, stands as an opulent tribute to the performing arts. Taking architectural cues from Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, the foyer’s towering arches gleam with golden paint and crystal chandeliers. The blue-and-gold mosaic that leads to the main seating area is the masterwork of two German artists who spent two years on its construction. Once inside the theater, audiences might think they’ve stepped onto the streets of Venice thanks to the atmospheric ceiling, stonework facades, and gondoliers paddling them to their seats.

Though modern in its amenities, Oriole Park at Camden Yards thoroughly embraces baseball's past. During a tour of the grounds, groups explore the Orioles' dugout, the press level, and even the control room for the scoreboard and JumboTron, all while noting the early 20th-century architectural influences.

For a first-class collection of culture, be sure to check out the work on display at Rockville's Strathmore.
Don't worry about packing a snack. This museum has a great restaurant so you can keep the fun going.
Strathmore is close to multiple parking options and public transportation.
Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles.
Cyclists are in luck. Strathmore provides bike parking.

Groupon Guide

Couples have been tapping their toes and squeezing into booths at jazz clubs for more than a century. Customs change, however, and somewhere along the way people started becoming less sure of how to actually behave at a show. These days, the whole experience seems to have, if not a formality, a secret language that can leave first-timers scratching their heads. Dave Jemilo, the owner of Chicago jazz institution The Green Mill, thinks it shouldn’t be that way. With his help, we’ve put together a guide that answers some common questions about jazz and its performance venues. Read on, and the next time you get the urge to cut a rug or bob to the beat, you’ll be armed with everything you need to know.That bass solo was great! Am I allowed to clap?“It’s pretty much standard to clap after solos,” Jemilo explains, but you should definitely wait to make sure the solo’s actually over. It’s common for bands to engage in a technique called “trading fours,” in which various members play four-bar solos one after another. Instead of clapping after each of these, wait for the song to return to its principal melody and then clap all you want. If all else fails, Jemilo suggests watching other people in the crowd for a cue.Can I snap some quick photos on my phone?For better or worse, smartphones are a common sight at jazz clubs and they aren’t going away anytime soon. If you must take a photo, try to keep your phone out of sight and always remember to turn the flash off. And, though a quick photo is generally OK, keep your phone tucked away for the rest of the performance. “If you’re right in the front row and you’re texting the whole time,” Jemilo says, “the bands get really aggravated.”Can I chat with my date during the show?Talking during a jazz show is a faux pas that trips up many first-timers, especially those who come to socialize and view the band merely as background noise. “It’s not polite, especially if the band’s quieter,” Jemilo says. Louder bands allow for a little more chatter, but it’s important to be mindful of what’s going on around you—if a bass solo kicks in, for example, it’s time to quiet down. This policy has its benefits; if you’re on a date and it’s not going well, you can always suggest an avant-garde jazz show. Chatter is highly discouraged, “so you have a reason not to talk without being rude!”I want another drink. When’s a good time to ask?This can vary depending on the place. If there’s table service, feel free to order drinks whenever your server comes around. Otherwise, it’s not absolutely necessary to wait for a song to end before getting up to use the restroom or order a drink at the bar, though it is considered good manners. In any case, drink up. “That’s how the joint stays open and makes enough money to have the band play,” Jemilo wisely points out.I love this song! Can I get up and dance?Well, maybe. The band might not always take it as a compliment if you get up and start moving to the beat. If the dance floor isn’t open, “the focus should be on the band. When you start dancing in the aisle … you’re actually being inconsiderate” by shifting attention away from the band, Jemilo explains. Call ahead of time and ask the club if the dance floor will be open, and pay attention to the calendar, as big bands and swing bands are more likely to welcome dancing.Photos courtesy of: Flickr user Keith Cooper; Sarah Gorr, Groupon.